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Breakthrough in the development of a diagnostic test for oesophageal cancer

February 8, 2012
A team of scientists, led by the University of Liverpool, has made a major advance in the development of a diagnostic test for oesophageal cancer. The findings, achieved at STFC's ALICE accelerator facility, will lead to major improvements in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the disease.

Hitachi Aloka Medical releases F37 digital diagnostic ultrasound system

February 8, 2012
Hitachi Aloka Medical, Ltd. announced the release of a new digital diagnostic ultrasound system, F37. F37 was developed focusing on contributing to primary care, such as in clinics and examination institutions.

‘Biopsy In A Blood Test’ – Effective New Diagnostic For Cancer

February 7, 2012
Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute, Scripps Health, and collaborating cancer physicians have successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of an advanced blood test for detecting and analyzing circulating tumor cells (CTCs) - breakaway cells from patients' solid tumors - from cancer patients. The findings, reported in five new papers, show that ...

Proposed autism diagnostic criteria roils medical community

February 5, 2012
A proposal to use new diagnostic criteria for autism has roiled the US medical community, with many experts concerned that the move could exclude children affected by some forms of the disorder.

Patient Care Could Be Revolutionized By Diagnostic Brain Tumor Test

January 30, 2012
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed what they believe to be the first clinical application of a new imaging technique to diagnose brain tumors. The unique test could preclude the need for surgery in patients whose tumors are located in areas of the brain too dangerous to biopsy. ...

Diagnostic brain tumor test could revolutionize care of patients

January 27, 2012
DALLAS Jan. 26, 2012 Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed what they believe to be the first clinical application of a new imaging technique to diagnose brain tumors. The unique test could preclude the need for surgery in patients whose tumors are located in areas of ...

Diagnostic brain tumor test could revolutionize care of patients

January 27, 2012
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed what they believe to be the first clinical application of a new imaging technique to diagnose brain tumors. The unique test could preclude the need for surgery in patients whose tumors are located in areas of the brain too dangerous to biopsy.

Diagnostic brain tumor test could revolutionize care of patients

January 26, 2012
(UT Southwestern Medical Center) Researchers have developed what they believe to be the first clinical application of a new imaging technique to diagnose brain tumors. The unique test could preclude the need for surgery in patients whose tumors are located in areas of the brain too dangerous to biopsy.

More efficient diagnostic tools are not always used for neuropathy patients

January 24, 2012
Researchers at the University of Michigan analyzed the tremendous cost of diagnosing peripheral neuropathy and found that less expensive, more effective tests are less likely to be used.

Brain MRIs May Provide An Early Diagnostic Marker For Dyslexia

January 24, 2012
Children at risk for dyslexia show differences in brain activity on MRI scans even before they begin learning to read, finds a study at Children's Hospital Boston. Since developmental dyslexia responds to early intervention, diagnosing children at risk before or during kindergarten could head off difficulties and frustration in school, ...

Researchers Study Impact Of Proposed Autism Diagnostic Criteria

January 24, 2012
Getting an autism diagnosis could be more difficult in 2013 when a revised diagnostic definition goes into effect. The proposed changes may affect the proportion of individuals who qualify for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, according to preliminary data presented by Yale School of Medicine researchers at a meeting ...

Brain MRIs may provide an early diagnostic marker for dyslexia

January 23, 2012
Children at risk for dyslexia show differences in brain activity on MRI scans even before they begin learning to read, finds a study at Children's Hospital Boston. Since developmental dyslexia responds to early intervention, diagnosing children at risk before or during kindergarten could head off difficulties and frustration in school, ...